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Edward Steele has enjoyed a great adventure in Africa with his brother, Henry. But now Henry has headed for England, and Edward, ready to be home as well, is close behind him. As Edward packs his belongings, only one thought is in his heart: to arrive in Collingbourne before Christmas. He can't imagine anything that might change this plan--but that's before he meets Denley and Osborne. Denley and Osborne are traveling together, but they are as different as night and day. Aboard ship Osborne chooses to ignore everyone while Denley and Edward find themselves much together. They are not long into the journey before Denley begins to feel unwell. By the time the ship makes a stop in Lisbon, Portugal, he is very sick indeed. Not able to ignore his traveling companion's plight, Edward abandons his goal of going on to England and disembarks with Denely and Osborne. He never dreams that his association with them will lead to the mysterious Nicola Bettencourt, a woman who captivates and confounds him in equal measures. This tender story of the steadfast friendship and the mystery of love will delight the hearts of new readers as well as Lori's loyal audience.

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Lori Wick's bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with engaging characters and stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance.

The Pursuit, book four in the series, is set in the spring of 1812, in Collingbourne, England. Edward Steele has enjoyed a great adventure in Africa with his brother, Henry. Now Henry has returned to England, and Edward is ready to follow. However, on his way home, he tells two strangers he will help them, and he stands by that promise. Little does he know that meeting these two men will delay his return, lead him to encounter a woman who captivates him, and change his life forever.